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Viam Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

A primary goal of the Viam community is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).

This code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

We invite all those who participate in the Viam community  to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.

2. Open Source

A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open source citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and their effects on our community.

Communities mirror the societies in which they exist and positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society.

If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our community is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, we want to know.

3. Expected Behavior

The following behaviors are expected and requested of all community members:

  • Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.
  • Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
  • Attempt collaboration before conflict.
  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.
  • Remember that community event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

4. Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:

  • Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person.
  • Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.
  • Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
  • Posting or threatening to post other people's personally identifying information ("doxing").
  • Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
  • Inappropriate photography or recording.
  • Inappropriate physical contact. You should have someone's consent before touching them.
  • Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual advances.
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in person).
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
  • Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and presentations.

5. Weapons Policy

No weapons will be allowed at Viam events, community spaces, or in other spaces covered by the scope of this Code of Conduct. Weapons include but are not limited to guns, explosives (including fireworks), and large knives such as those used for hunting or display, as well as any other item used for the purpose of causing injury or harm to others. Anyone seen in possession of one of these items will be asked to leave immediately. Community members are further expected to comply with all state and local laws on this matter.

6. Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Poor conduct from any community member, regardless of role, will not be tolerated. 

Reports of harassment or discrimination will be investigated by the individuals accountable for the safety of the location, event, or activity. 

Violations of the community code of conduct can result in anyone being requested to leave an event or digital platform, either temporarily or for the event's duration, or being banned from future events and spaces indefinitely.

Viam employees are obliged to adhere to these guidelines, in addition to Viam's own anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies [1]. Viam employees in breach of these guidelines may face additional repercussions, potentially leading up to disciplinary action or termination of employment. For contractors or vendors, violations of these guidelines may affect the extension or renewal of contracts.

Any participants who misuse the reporting process will also be considered to have violated these guidelines, and will face similar repercussions. Falsified reporting will not be tolerated.

[1] The anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy, as well as formal complaint procedures, are available to paid employees here.

7. Reporting Guidelines

If you believe you’re experiencing unacceptable behavior as outlined above, please use code-of-conduct@viam.com or community@viam.com to report. 

When to Report:

Please report an incident when someone has engaged in behavior that makes you or someone else feel unsafe, unwelcome or uncomfortable, is potentially illegal or otherwise violates the code of conduct.

How to Report

If you think that someone is in physical danger, call your local emergency number.

Otherwise, if you have a report, email a detailed account to code-of-conduct@viam.com or community@viam.com with a subject line including “Code of Conduct Violation Report”.

No matter who files the report, the information below is important to capture.

  • Names of the people involved (or if names are unknown, use descriptions and any identifiable info such as appearance, role, handle, project/community affiliation).
  • Description of incident, including memorable dates (or events) and locations.
  • If the reporter wants to make an anonymous report, please inform them that without contact information we may not be able to update the initial reporter when appropriate. Some laws prohibit anonymous reporting and that you may be required to provide their name if you are a Viam Manager or Community Leader.
  • Relationship of reporter/victim.

Summary of Process

After receiving a concise description of your situation, the Community Code of Conduct Response Lead will review and determine the next steps. In addition to conducting any investigation, they can provide a range of resources, from a private consultation to other community resources. They will involve other colleagues or outside specialists (such as legal counsel), as needed to appropriately address each situation.

8. Scope

We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues--online and in-person--as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.

This code of conduct and its related procedures also applies to unacceptable behavior occurring outside the scope of community activities when such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of community members.

9. Contact info

You can reach Viam regarding code of conduct or community matters at:

code-of-conduct@viam.com or community@viam.com

10. License and attribution

Portions of text derived from the Stumptown Syndicate under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license, the Django Code of Conduct, and the Geek Feminism Anti-Harassment Policy.

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